Lawn-coaster.



No. 699,567. Paten tad May 6,1902.

H. G. RALYA.

LAWN GOASTER.

(Application filed Oct. 23, 1901.).

(N0 Model.)

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HARVEY G. RALYA, OF LAPEL, INDIANA, ASSIGNOR OF ONE-HALF TO EDWARD S.HUTTON, OF LAPEL, INDIANA.

LAWN-COASTER.

SPIEGIFICATIQN forlning part of Letters latent No. 699,567, dated May 6,1902. Application filed October 23,1901. Serial No. 79,726. (No model.)7

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, HARVEY G. RALYA, a citizen of the United States,residing at Lapel, in the county of Madison and State of Indiana, haveinvented certain new and useful Improvements in Lawn Coasters; and I dohereby declare the following to be a full, clear, and exact descriptionof the invention, such as will enable others skilled in the art to whichit appertains to make and use the same.

My invention relates to improvements in what are known as lawn-coasters.Its design is for physical recreation and is characteristic ofsimplicity, and it is readily constructed and cheaply manufactured. Itis equally applicable for use in connection with household articles forrecumbent and sitting purposes.

It consists of the combination and arrangement of parts, including theirconstruction, substantially as hereinafter morefully disclosed, andparticularly pointed out by the claims.

In the accompanying drawings, illustrating the preferred embodiment ofmy invention, Figure 1 is a side elevation. Fig. 2 is a plan View. Fig.3 is a detailed section showing more particularly the truck or themounting of the device movably in position.

It will be understood that I do not restrict myself to details, as theymay be changed or varied without departing from the spirit of myinvention and the same remain intact and yet be protected. A

In carrying out my invention I employ a horizontal frame or structure 1,preferably composed of longitudinal lateral bars 1 and end bars 1",suitably secured or connected together. I. suitably equip said framewith seats 2, consisting, preferably, of upper endconnected inclinedside bars or arms 2 with their lower ends pivoted or connected to saidlongitudinal lateral bars at points upon each side of the centerthereof, and of some textile material or fabric 2*, applied to said sidebars in a well-known Way, as shown, forming the seat proper. Saidlateral bars or arms have applied or connected thereto at about thecenter the upper ends of oppositely-inclined propping bars or braces 2,with their lower ends connected or pivoted to said lateral bars.

The connection between the arms or bars 2 and the propping bars orbraces 2 is preferably effected so as to be adjustable, as at 2, wherebysaid arms may be disposed or set at an inclination or angle more nearlyapproximating the horizontal, as in adapting the seats for recumbent orreclining purposes. Said horizontal frame 1 has depending therefrompairs of hangers or brackets 3, one of each pair being arranged andsecured upon opposite sides of each of the longitudinal bars of saidframe,near each end thereof. Said hangers or brackets comprise each anelongated slotted bar orbearing 3", with integral upstanding arms 3", bymeans of-wliich and suitable fastenings or bolts the connection iseffected between said hangers and the frame 1. A'roll or truck 4 ofsuitableconstruction is hung between each pair of said hangers,

- with its integral axle playing in the slots of said hangers, thuswhile permitting said rolls to revolve also allowing them to have alimited traveling movement back and forth, as the device is accordinglyactuated or reciprocated, as when operated.

5 is a base-frame whose longitudinal members form rails and have theirupper surfaces in the present instance rounded or convexed, while thetrucks or rolls 4 have each a peripheral groove therein or its peripheryconcaved to receive and travel upon said rails, and thus aid theretention of said trucks or rolls thereon as against lateral movement.In lieu of this construction said rails may have each a longitudinalchannel or groove therein and the trucks or rolls have convexed orrounded peripheries entering the grooves or channels of said rails. Saidtrucks or rolls may also be equipped with rubber tires, if desired,reducing noise or creaking andrender the same lighter running than wouldoth erwise be the case. The means of connection between the longitudinalor side bars of each of the frames 1 and 5 may consist of sleeved rodsor cross-pieces, with the rods passing through said bars, and thesleeves thereon having their ends abutting said side bars, thus spacingapart the last-named when thus connected or assembled.

Springs 6, with their ends connected to the frames 1 and 5,respectively, as shown, normally retain the frame 1 centrally of theframe or rails 5, so that as the operator, or operators, according as towhether one or both of the seats may be occupied, moves by the action ofhis feet the apparatus in either direction one spring will be compressedor the tension thereof be overcome by such movement or action, while theother spring will be distended audits tension be increased, aiding oraccelerating the return movement of the parts, as will be apparent.

Thus a device or apparatus is provided which is highly recreative andwhich is simple, readily constructed, and manufactured at the minimumcost. It is also observed that in this apparatus or device the weight ofthe occupant is always about central of the rolls or trucks, thuspreventing any tendency of the tilting of the device at the ends, aswould otherwise be liable to occur. It is also observed that thefeatures of this device are equally applicable to certain householdarticles, as a settee, couch or lounge, a cradle, &c., which it is notbelieved is necessary to enter into herein in detail.

Having thus fully described my invention, what I claim as new, anddesireto secure by Letters Patent, is

1. In a device of the character described, a movable member or partequipped with a seat, a stationary member or part extending somedistance beyond said movable member, at each end, pairs of roll or truckcarrrying hangers or brackets,with their longitudinallyslotted portionsarranged next to said stationary member and their integral upstandingarms connected to said movable member, and means adapted to provide forcentering said movable member, said movable member adapted to be movedand restricted within limits corresponding to the length of saidstationary member, substantially as set forth.

2. In a device of the character described, a movable part or member, astationary member or part extending some distance beyond said movablemember, at each end, pairs of hangers or brackets,withtheirlongitudinallyslotted portions arranged next to said stationarymember and their integral upstanding arms connected to"said movablemember, and springs connected to said movable and stationary members attheir ends, said movable member or part adapted to be moved andrestricted within limits corresponding to the length of said stationarymember or part, substantially as set forth.

3. In a device of the character described, a movable member or partequipped with a pivoted seat and a brace or prop connected to saidmember and adjustably to said seat, a stationary member or partextending some distance beyond said movable member, at each end, pairsof roll or truck carrying hangers or brackets, with theirlongitudinallyslotted portions arranged next to said Stationary memberand their integral upstanding arms connected to said movable member, andmeans adapted to provide for centering said movable member, said movablemember adapted to be moved and restricted within limits corresponding tothe length of said stationary member, substantiallyas set forth.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature in presence of two witnesses.

HARVEY G. RALYA. WVitnesses:

FRANK PASSW'ATER, WILEY LEFLER.

